Childbirth without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth

In this original and unabridged reissue of Childbirth without Fear, Grantly Dick-Read, the obstetrician who gave birth to the natural childbirth movement, unpicks every possible root cause of western woman's fear and anxiety in pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding and does so with overwhelming heart and empathy. In an age where birth has often been overtaken by obstetrics, Dr Dick-Read's philosophy is still as fresh as it was when he originally wrote this book. Essential reading for all mothers-to-be!With a new foreword by Michel Odent.

Born in 1890, obstetrician Grantly Dick-Reads Childbirth without Fear caused widespread controversy, but, encouraged by many women he dedicated his life to promoting natural childbirth. He died in 1959.

Kirkus Reviews

A successor to Dr. Read's Natural Childbirth which restates that English obstetrician's beliefs that civilization has introduced fear, pain and tension into childbirth, and that natural labor is relatively painless.